Why Distraction Helps Ease Anxiety
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Barry McDonagh
Joe Barry McDonagh is a "former sufferer of all too frequent panic attacks and GAD" (generalized anxiety disorder) and an international panic disorder coach. His site provides one of the most popular programs to relieve panic and anxiety attacks: Panic Away
By Barry McDonagh
Published on 10/28/2010
In order to quickly move away from generalized anxiety you need to throw yourself 100% into life. What is needed is to engage regularly in an activity that stimulates you, and holds your complete attention, something in which you can become completely absorbed. Something that distracts you is a very valuable tool in taking your attention away from the uncomfortable sensation of anxiety that may be lingering in your body.
In order to quickly move away from generalized anxiety you need to throw yourself 100% into life. What is needed is to engage regularly in an activity that stimulates you, and holds your complete attention, something in which you can become completely absorbed. Something that distracts you is a very valuable tool in taking your attention away from the uncomfortable sensation of anxiety that may be lingering in your body.